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About Melissa A. Charles at a glance
Melissa A. Charles is a Principal based in Longview, Texas, practicing at Melissa A. Charles. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, and employment. Admitted to practice in Texas (1991). Educated at Baylor University (J.D., 1991) and Baylor University (B.B.A., 1988). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Longview, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Ms. Melissa A. Charles is a lawyer practicing family law, labor and employment, divorce & separation and 2 other areas of law
- Melissa received a B.B.A. degree from Baylor University in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Melissa practices at Melissa A. Charles in Longview, TX
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Melissa A. Charles is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Texas →
Melissa A. Charles is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Texas →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Melissa A. Charles is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Texas →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Melissa A. Charles is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Longview are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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